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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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